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However, issues such as catering, wifi, seat configurations, charging points and baggage allowances are fundamentally commercial decisions for airlines, and different business models allow passengers to choose what suits them. For example, low-cost airlines can offer cheaper fares precisely because they operate high-density seating and unbundled services. Mandating uniform standards in these areas could reduce flexibility, increase costs, limit affordable travel options and ultimately increase prices. Thirdly, some proposals are not suited to statutory targets. Measures such as value for money or adequate seating are inherently subjective, while punctuality targets do not account for delays caused by factors outside airline control.